Just Murdered: Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
By (Author) Katherine Kovacic
Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin
3rd August 2021
Australia
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery: women sleuths
Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media
Long-listed for Best Adult Novel 2022 (Australia)
Paperback
288
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
354g
'A splendid read, with an authentic 60s flavour. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Kerry Greenwood
Peregrine Fisher is unexpectedly summoned to a meeting of the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes, where she learns some incredible news.
When Adventuress Florence Astor is accused of murder, Peregrine jumps at the chance to help on the case. Detective James Steed, initially dismissive, quickly finds Peregrine's flair for investigating and headstrong nature leave him little choice.
A second shocking death occurs and Detective Steed's boss, Inspector Sparrow, demands the case be brought to a close with suspicious speed.
With Sparrow issuing threats, time is running out for Peregrine. It seems she's set herself an impossible task, but then, as Detective Steed says, 'never underestimate a woman named Fisher'.
Based on the screenplay by Deb Cox.
Katherine Kovacic has written short stories, true crime and crime fiction. Her debut novel, The Portrait of Molly Dean, was shortlisted for the 2019 Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Fiction, and is the first of three books in the Alex Clayton art mystery series.
Katherine frequently lives in her head with her characters but generally maintains a physical presence in Melbourne.